Crime Scene Sketch and Photography
Instructions Crime Scene Sketch and Photography A crime scene sketch allows investigators to recreate the scene if needed and provides a visual representation of the scene. After documenting the scene through photographs, investigators will create a rough sketch of the scene. Each piece of evidence is measured to the center of the object from the closest fixed points. The rough sketch is done quickly and then a final copy is made later. This can be done through a drawing or a computer program. The final copy is much more detailed and drawn to scale. You will need graph paper, writing utensil, ruler to complete this assignment. You will create a crime scene with at least three pieces of evidence. Once you have completed your scene, make sure and take photographs. Remember that your photos should include: Overall photos of the scene, from 360 degrees of view (take from the 4 corners of the room) Mid-range photo of each item of evidence Close up photo of each item of evidence You will then create a rough sketch of the scene (this copy will include measurements). Make sure and sketch the room first and then add major furniture and evidence. Evidence should be measured from the two closest fixed objects (usually walls, corners, door jambs, etc). The rough sketch should also include the following: Direction North Legend Address (this can be fictional) Date of Crime Case Number Your name Time Weather/lighting conditions Key This is a numerical or alphabetical key to items A＝gun B＝footprint After you have completed the rough sketch, start working on the final sketch. Your final sketch must be neat and to scale, without including the measurements. Make sure and include the following in your final sketch: Direction North Legend Address (this can be fictional) Date of Crime Case Number Your name Time Weather/lighting conditions Key This is a numerical or alphabetical key to items A＝gun B＝footprint Scale-Drawing to scale means each box on graph paper has a certain measurement, for example 1 box＝1 foot or 1 inch＝1 foot You will need to create a PowerPoint containing both of your sketches and your photographs. Create one (1) PowerPoint containing photographs or scans of your sketches as well as the photographs you took of your crime scene. Choose the Blank Presentation option and the Title page should include the information placed on a title page for a paper. Please give at least 4 references.
The instructions provided describe the process for creating a crime scene sketch and accompanying photographs. The steps involved in the process include:
Documenting the scene through photographs
Creating a rough sketch of the scene
Making a final copy of the sketch, which should be neat and to scale
Adding important information to the final sketch, such as the direction of North, the address (which can be fictional), the date and time of the crime, case number, weather/lighting conditions, and a key to identify items of evidence.
Creating a PowerPoint presentation that includes both the rough and final sketches, as well as the photographs taken of the crime scene.
It’s important to note that the rough sketch should include measurements, while the final sketch should not. The final sketch should also include a scale, such as 1 box = 1 foot or 1 inch = 1 foot, to help investigators understand the relative size of the objects in the scene.
When taking photographs, it’s important to take overall photos of the scene from 360 degrees, as well as mid-range and close-up photos of each piece of evidence.
Finally, at least 4 references should be included in the PowerPoint presentation.
